As with years past, programs are available for kids as young as 4 years old, along with programs available for senior citizens.
Although the winter holidays have come and gone for another year, that doesn’t mean Evesham residents are out of luck when it comes to finding fun ways to spend their time in town.
Evesham Township’s 2018 Winter Recreation programs are just about ready to start in mid-January to provide residents young and old with another season of fun activities where they can learn a new skill or even just pass the time until the weather warms up this spring.
As with years past, programs are available for kids as young as 4 years old, along with programs available for senior citizens.
According to Allison Bittner of the township’s department of Public Affairs and Senior Services, residents interested in learning more about the township’s programs can visit www.evesham-nj.org to view the digital copies of the township’s recreation catalogues that list every program available this season.
“It’s that time after the holidays when everybody wants to get out or get fit, so we encourage residents to check things out and see if there’s a program for them,” Bittner said.
Programs for kids and young teens this season include ballet and tap classes for ages 4 to 8, a nature preschool camp for kids ages 3 to 6, fine art lessons for kids ages 7 to 14 and karate classes for kids ages 4 to 12.
According to the township’s recreation catalogue, ballet and tap classes will allow young dancers to begin with tap lessons to focus on rhythm training before moving on to learning classical ballet as a basis for more experienced dancing.
For the nature preschool camp, kids will meet at Camp Creek Run for an indoor/outdoor preschool program focused on nature. Through various classes, kids will listen to stories, create crafts and explore different aspects of the environment, including trail walks should weather permit.
Through fine art classes, kids can use mediums such as pencils, pastels, charcoal and watercolors to learn basic and advanced drawing and painting techniques.
In the “Karate for Kids” classes, kids will study under instructors from Full Circle Martial Arts as they learn the fundamental techniques of traditional Shotokan Karate while also learning self-control, self-confidence and character development.
In addition to programs for the township’s younger residents, the township’s programs for senior citizens ages 55 and older also include a wide variety of options, such as bridge, yoga instructions, quilting lessons, stained glass making and water coloring painting.
Senior citizens can gather at the Gibson House Community Center to learn how to play bridge in a friendly atmosphere from an instructor while also meeting new friends in a relaxed setting.
With yoga lessons, seniors can learn new techniques for deep breathing as well as ways to stretch and keep fit.
For quilting, stained glass and watercolor classes, seniors will be able to sit with instructors as they express their creative sides through these artistic endeavors.
“Anyone can go to our township’s website to see all classes that are available, along with the dates, times, locations, costs and how to sign up,” Bittner said.
Programs for children and young adults are available under the township’s Department of Golf, Recreation and Open Space. Programs for senior citizens are available under the township’s Department of Public Affairs and Senior Services.
Those interested can also contact the township at (856) 985–9792.
